Re: [Elecraft] Frankly...
I second that. Apologies to my Canadian friends for this inconsiderate continual posting on this fine reflector. 73 john-n3drk - Original Message - From: J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 7:56 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Frankly... Don't know about anyone else, but I find Alex NS6Y's comments not only out of the spirit of this reflector and ham radio, but downright offensive. My apologies to all non Americans for those non-representative comments. My apologies to Eric as well... 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] scanning with the K2
When scanning cw or ssb, when the scan encounters a signal is it up to the operator to tune in the ssb signal when the scan pauses? Can it be programmed to stop the scan exactly on a readable ssb signal? 73 john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 receiver issues during contest?
- Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] some On 40 CW, there were some strong signals to my 28' vertical. 30-40 dB over S9 was not uncommon. I noticed with one of these stations, I could hear clicks up and down the band for +/- several KHz. I though he had key clicks. Then I found a 2nd signal that produced the same results. Then a 3rd and a 4th. I suppose it is possible that all of them had issues with key clicks but it is also possible that I've hit a limit in the K2's ability to handle strong signals close in. All of the signals were strong. K2 doesn't do this as a rule on S9 signals. In fact, this is the first time I've noticed it so I'm going to say that signals 20 dB over S9 don't produce it (I'd have to double check that though). This makes me think it is an issue with only very strong signals. -- Keith, just for clarification, You say 30-40dB over S9 for 4 stations caused key clicks. Then in the second paragraph you say that signals 20dB over S9 don't produce it. I think you are saying that before you installed the KAF2 the 20dB over S9 signals did not have key clicks. Is that correct? If so why not take the KAF2 out of the circuit and see if that was the case? 73 john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Begali contacts - old thread reprise...
I've had all of the Begali keys, and helped a bunch of others with theirs. When we got them, the gap had to be changed often, close one day, not so close the next. I had a conversation with Bob Crane (W8SX, not Col. Hogan,) who learned me that the contacts should be slightly It is not learned me. It is TAUGHT me. Learn English. john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Fw: [Elecraft] Coolest Thing at Dayton
They surely did not get it right if the pin rig looks like the pic. I would have liked to purchase a couple but not some caricature of the K2. Looks very tacky. john-n3drk Subject: Fw: [Elecraft] Coolest Thing at Dayton The Pins are clearly there. The rig in the picture sure doesn't look like a K2 however. Looks more like an old Icom rig. 73, Steve Brandt N7VS Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Fw: [Elecraft] re: K2 vs. the world
Turns out that the K2 was so outstanding that it did and does compete with the Big 3 Jim! Nice post Jim and a different perspective of seeing the K2 in relation to other rigs. john-n3drk IMHO, the K2 wasn't really meant to compete directly with most other HF ham rigs. Rather, it was meant to be an alternative to them, by focusing more on some things than the usual Yaecomwood. (CW performance, low power drain, ability of the owner to build and maintain, excellent receiver performance without too much complexity, ability to add options over time, etc.) IOW, the K2 offers a unique alternative. But I still wish the knobs and displays were bigger. 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. the world.
When I bring up this website all I see is wedding and baptismal invitations. Please put the link on your next email to the group. Thanks. john - Original Message - From: Leigh L Klotz, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bekir Kemal Ataman [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 vs. the world. Try the hfprojects.com amplifier if you want 35-50W. You will need the KAT100 still though. Leigh/WA5ZNU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Operating skill
Not to burst anyone's bubble but please keep in mind that Propagation the past two days have been above normal. In fact they were excellent. This is very much a Big factor. And when the propagation returns to normal the next few days the amp will go on to overcome the absorption losses. Best Regards, john-n3drk - Original Message - From: Dale Kretzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Mail Posting Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 8:20 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Operating skill Seeing joyful reports of snagging DX under challenging conditions, such as just posted by Bill, KA3IXF, adds so much pleasure for me to this great hobby. Not only are they testaments to the fine Elecraft products, but they also attest to the operating skills of so many in the Elecraft Forum group. Comparisons of DX worked don't mean much, however, until they include antennas used. In Bill's case, the key words are with my homebrew, helically wound dipole sitting on my window sill. Now, that's a challenge well met. Good job, Bill! To the phrase, Anybody can do it with power, I'd like to add, Anybody can do it with low power and a good antenna. It's the hams in our happy group who operate under extremely limited conditions that draw the most admiration from me. I can't imagine how discouraging it must be at times for someone living, for example, in a restrictive condo building having to run QRP with wire tacked to an interior wall, a shortened vertical sticking out a window in the darkness, or a stealth antenna tucked in a hidden location. I know those antennas will work and have experimented successfully with them myself, but the skills required to make long-distance contacts with such limitations expresses to me the real heart of ham radio. Hat's off to all of you operating in such a manner, and your enthusiastic postings add a wonderful flavor to the daily forum. Keep the joyful shouts coming! 73, Dale - K6PJV, Sacramento snip Just worked Cyprus, 5B4AGC, 14.027, on my K2, from my third floor apartment, with my homebrew helically wound dipole sitting on my window sill. WOW !!! 73, Bill KA3IXF end snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] DXing with K2
Do yourself one better. Go up to the phone bands and work the dx using SSB. I just made 4 dx contacts ranging from England to Tel Aviv. john-n3drk - Original Message - From: william parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:33 PM Subject: [Elecraft] DXing with K2 Hi All, Just worked Cyprus, 5B4AGC, 14.027, on my K2, from my third floor apartment, with my homebrew helically wound dipole sitting on my window sill. WOW !!! 73s, Bill KA3IXF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] My new K2
Its 81 degrees outside. Put the kit away till next winter and go out and plant some azaleas. john - Original Message - From: Brent Sutphin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 4:42 PM Subject: [Elecraft] My new K2 It has been a beautiful day here in North Carolina. I didn't go outside very much though. Been working on my new K2 all day. Got started this morning at about 8am and have made a day of it. I think it's additive. I just turned the page to page 51 in the manual and saw that it's time to start stuffing caps, I am going to stop now, time for a break. Hard to believe that I actually like to work this hard but it has been a great way to spend the day. I am in the middle of the second phase of the build now Everything checked out in the first phase. 73 Brent WB4X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Contest
This is what I like the most about Elecraft. You have persons like Wayne, Ron, Tom, and Don coming out and freely giving this technical information. One would never see Yaesu or Kenwood or Icom doing this. Thanks Guys for the knowledge and the helpfulness. john-n3drk - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Elecraft e-mail reflector' Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 12:36 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 Contest Evert wrote: 2) Can this amplifier be tuned for 1 hour on a dummy with full output at any band without any semi-irreversible side effects? -- If you mean at the rated output for 100% duty cycles modes, 40 watts out, the answer is Yes. But I'd not try it at 100 watts. The 100 watt spec assumes you are running SSB or CW that has a much, much lower duty cycle, so the average power output remains 40 watts or less. Several years ago I helped test the VCO stabilization mod and needed to temperature-cycle the K2 as in normal heavy use. I did that be transmitting into a dummy load for periods of 1/2 hour to 1 hour, occasionally longer. I ran the K2 at 100 watts and keyed it in CW, using a repeating CW memory to keep it running. The internal air temperature between the KPA100 and main K2 PCB got up over 50C (120F). The KPA100 heat sink was too hot to hold my hand on it. Since the intent was to simulate very heavy use of the rig in a real situation, I did not provide any ancillary cooling. I did that dozens of times. No problems were encountered. I did not run those tests on various bands, so I can't speak to any significant temperature differences. But there are some slight differences in efficiency. Does your KPA100 make a full 100 watts output on all bands? If not, there might be a problem with your output filter on one or more bands that is reducing the efficiency more than it should. That would produce excess heat as well. If you are getting full rated output, I'd expect that any differences noted are normal. Be sure to tighten your final PA transistor mounting screws after several hours of operation as described in the manual. That ensures you maintain the intimate mechanical contact needed for efficient heat transfer. It only needs to be done once. I think my screws took about 1/2 turn after the rig was run in for several hours, then they remained snug. As others have pointed out, there is exit cooling cleverly hidden between the fins on the KPA100 heat sink at the forward end. So if you use the heat sink to keep your coffee cup warm, don't spill any! Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] iambic modes
What I found confusing is the lack of Official designation of what constitutes Iambic A or B or in other rigs Iambic 1 or 2. There should be some standardization. With some manufacturers Iambic A is Iambic 2 with another manufacturer and visa versa. Eliminate Iambic 1 or 2 and desiginate it as Iambic A or B and A is the more critical of the two and not very forgiving! End the confusion. 73 john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] k2 iambic modes
Is the manual incorrect on the menu mode for Iambic? It lists Iambic A as being the easier to operate. I believe it should state Iambic B. 73s john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Good News for CW Operators!!
Julius, you have to much time on your hands. Go fishing. john - Original Message - From: J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: NJ-QRP Club [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 1:04 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Good News for CW Operators!! Latest Headline from CNNMoney: CW Network to replace WB, UPN CBS, Warner Bros. announce plans for new network to debut in September. ;o) 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] spectrogram
In addition to aligning the IF's for the K2 can Spectrogram also show the Christmas Tree effect for SSB? How about the rise and fall of the CW note? What about in receive mode. Can it also show these for the received station? 73s john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram
Listed below is a link for a Windows based Oscilloscope. This can be used for transmitting but I do not know about receiving. What do you guys think? By the way thanks to all for responding to my original post. http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=3428 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: n3drk [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram John, Sjpectrogram is a FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) spectrum analyzer program. It's display is amplitude versus frequency. What you need to display the Christmas Tree and CW waveforms is an oscilloscope display. In the case of the Christmas Tree, the oscilloscope is set up to display RF drive or audio on the horizontal axis and RF output on the vertical axis (the oscilloscope is in X-Y mode, with x=drive, Y=RF out). For the cw envelope you use the oscilloscope in the conventional mode where the horizontal axis is time and the vertical axis is voltage. So the short answer to your question is NO. jim, AB4CZ can Spectrogram also show the Christmas Tree effect for SSB? How about the rise and fall of the CW note? What about in receive mode. Can it also show these for the received station? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Stupid, stupid, stupid - OT
I am surprised the moderators have not stepped in to end these stupid, stupid and more stupid posts. Geez, and I thought the SKN was bad. What happened to Elecraft questions? 73s john - Original Message - From: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 8:03 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Stupid, stupid, stupid - OT One dangerous (electrical) mistake was at 9 years old. Sent away to Johnson Smith Co. for plans and parts to make a radio the ad said, used no batteries or electrical power. It turned out to be a crystal set complete with cat-whisker, crystal, terminals, coil form, and wire. I followed the directions faithfully and bought an old junk store 50 cent headphone set (five weeks allowance..) I had no idea what an antenna or ground was, and neither did anyone else in my family. So I put on the headphones and inserted the bare antenna and ground leads into the house power socket. There was a flash and the house went dark. My mom excitedly replaced the fuses. I inspected the circuit, reversed the two wires and did it again. Same problem, but with a stern warning never to do that again.. Another stupid mistake was committed a month ago as I plugged in a new antique Heathkit Condenser checker without checking the AC wiring. The person who wired it long ago connected the hot side of the AC line to the black ground probe and as soon as the probe touched a chassis that I was working on, there was an amazing blast of light and a bang just before the room went black...I sat there for a very long moment contemplating life, and wondering if I was still here on earth. Could feel my pulse pounding in my temples, and that was a very good sign. Could have been easily killed either time. Guess there must be some other purpose for staying here on earth... and I'm dying to find out what. Jim - W1FMR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SKN Results
Results for me as follows: 0 stations worked. My straight key broke and I did not want to use a bug. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: EricJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 1:57 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] SKN Results SKN at KE6US: QSOs: Worked 8 total, 7 on the Novice portion of 40m New Years Eve and one the next afternoon on 20m. Rig: Drake 2-NT and 2-B. First QSO with modified Siltronix CB VFO. I got a 595C signal report! I had to look it up! I thought it was the model of the rig the guy was using. Retired the VFO and hooked the K2 back up as my VFO for the 2-NT. Clean reports. See it at: http://www.ke6us.com/boatanchors.htm showing the K2 lash-up http://www.ke6us.com showing the Siltronix VFO which is back on the bench for now. Antenna: G5RV on 40, TH7DX @ 60' on 20 Key: Speed-X No. of Elecraft rigs worked: None, but 7 of those contacts are scratching their heads over DRAKE 2NT WID K2 VFO. It was great to hear CW on the Novice portion. Usually it is completely dead up there. Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 4:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SKN Results SKN at N2EY: QSOs: 6 (5 on 80 meters, 1 on 40 meters) Rig: 100 W homebrew CW-only transceiver http://hometown.aol.com/n2ey/myhomepage/ Antenna: 80/40 inverted V Key: J-37 # Elecraft rigs worked: 1 (K2) -- Boy it was great to hear 80 meters full of beautiful CW signals. Let's do all we can to keep it that way all year. 73 de Jim, N2EY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 registry...
Great Idea Indy. Let us know if wayne or eric is open to this. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: Indy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 2:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 registry... Wonder if Elecraft has considered a rig Registry page on their site. owners could register by serial number, with call sign, options, perhaps comments such as best QRPp DX. Anyone who didn't want to 'register their rig, need not. Might be fun to see who owns them, to be able to search by a call sign to see if your friend has one, to print it out and see how many of them you have or can work. Just a thought in case there is interest Merry Christmas! Fred -kt5x K2 # 700 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SKN
See you on SKN... and who cares what I use ?? Come challange me?? What am I using? --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy. I surely do not care what you use. But it says straight keys. Does not say bugs or paddles but straight keys. Only you will know what you are using. We all have to live with our conscience. Why dont you start a new one! Call it Bug Night or Paddle Night. Then you will have the few who claim that a straight key is a paddle! MERRY CHRISTMAS john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SKN
It may say that and it has evolved to that but that was not the original intention of the creator. john - Original Message - From: Ken K3IU [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'n3drk' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Dale Putnam' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:24 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] SKN Actually, guys, it DOES say old-fashioned bugs, a variation of the straight key on the rules page for SKN of the ARRL web site. In many circles SKN has been expanded to encompass vintage radio equipment as well. Reminiscing about their early days in our hobby, many operators use SKN as the excuse to refurbish their old Viking, Heathkit, or Scout. You will hear as many vintage radios on the air during SKN as you will variety of keys. And you will hear signals generated using old-fashioned bugs, a variation of the straight key. SKN is the time amateur radio recalls the past, transporting it to the present. Surely this horse is dead by now. 73 and Merry Christmas, Ken K3IU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n3drk Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:15 AM To: Dale Putnam; elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN See you on SKN... and who cares what I use ?? Come challange me?? What am I using? --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy. I surely do not care what you use. But it says straight keys. Does not say bugs or paddles but straight keys. Only you will know what you are using. We all have to live with our conscience. Why dont you start a new one! Call it Bug Night or Paddle Night. Then you will have the few who claim that a straight key is a paddle! MERRY CHRISTMAS john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW Keys
A philosopher once said Stupid Is As Stupid Does. I must be stupid because I just purchased one this morning!! 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 8:30 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] CW Keys Tom W3QS wrote: This is probably a stupid question, and I guess I already know the answer, but is this for real? See GD907WS at http://www.mtech.whsites.net/ghd/ What could possibly make a key worth 1250 bucks? -- The GHD keys have an excellent reputation for workmanship. The expensive one you are looking at is not really a bug. A bug is a semi-automatic key that makes dits while the operator makes the dahs side-swiper style. That big GHD key is an all mechanical fully-automatic keyer! (Sort of a Babbage machine for CW!) It makes both dits and dahs. The only thing it doesn't do is the automatic space between dahs and dits. In addition most of those keys, including the expensive one, have no mechanical contacts. They use optics to trigger a circuit closure, thereby avoiding the issue of keeping contacts clean. Is that all worth the money? Not to me, but it appears to be to a number of operators... It's also worth realizing that there's a growing amount of pure humbug out there in Electronics Land. One company is featuring cryogenically-treated parts for tube-type amplifiers. Yes, they claim to super-cool tubes, capacitors and other parts and say that once the parts have experienced those very cold temperatures and returned to normal room temperature, any amplifier they are used in will have a 'sweeter, smoother sound'. Apparently they have takers. Old P.T. Barnum would be laughing his head off... Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CW Keys Revision
I did not purchase the 1200 buckaroo. I purchased the 507 mechanical, not the optical. This particular model is about 1000 bucks cheaper! 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 8:30 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] CW Keys Tom W3QS wrote: This is probably a stupid question, and I guess I already know the answer, but is this for real? See GD907WS at http://www.mtech.whsites.net/ghd/ What could possibly make a key worth 1250 bucks? -- The GHD keys have an excellent reputation for workmanship. The expensive one you are looking at is not really a bug. A bug is a semi-automatic key that makes dits while the operator makes the dahs side-swiper style. That big GHD key is an all mechanical fully-automatic keyer! (Sort of a Babbage machine for CW!) It makes both dits and dahs. The only thing it doesn't do is the automatic space between dahs and dits. In addition most of those keys, including the expensive one, have no mechanical contacts. They use optics to trigger a circuit closure, thereby avoiding the issue of keeping contacts clean. Is that all worth the money? Not to me, but it appears to be to a number of operators... It's also worth realizing that there's a growing amount of pure humbug out there in Electronics Land. One company is featuring cryogenically-treated parts for tube-type amplifiers. Yes, they claim to super-cool tubes, capacitors and other parts and say that once the parts have experienced those very cold temperatures and returned to normal room temperature, any amplifier they are used in will have a 'sweeter, smoother sound'. Apparently they have takers. Old P.T. Barnum would be laughing his head off... Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SKN
Of course John. Do you expect any better than the man who tries to rewrite ham radio history and tradition! Since its inception SKN was for using Straight Keys. A bug is NOT a straight key. But some primadonas who crave control and like telling others how it is to be done insist having their way. And if persons like us do not answer these posts the truth will never get out for the newer licenses. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: W2AGN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SKN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, another SKN will be upon us soon. While they've taken to allowing bugs as straight keys, that makes me rather sad. Here's why: I agree 100%. Straight Key Night shoukld be for straight keys. I once told Ed Hare W1RFI that I thought that, and received a vituperative reply that basically told me I was trying to spoil the fun of SKN by insisting it was for Straight Keys. -- _ _ _ _ _ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( G ) ( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ CRUSTY OLD CURMUDGEON - AND PROUD OF IT! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
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[Elecraft] SKN
If anyone wants to know what a straight key is traditionally go to these two sites. This should put an end to the current discussion. It even has pictures for the mentally challenged. If one still does not understand what the difference is between a straight key and a bug, well , there is nothing that can be done for you. Just do not operate that night. http://www.mtech.whsites.net/ghd/ http://www.morsex.com/misc/keyadj.htm ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] speaker
I connected an external speaker to the ext speaker jack on the back of the k2. However only one speaker has audio coming from it. I plugged the same ext speaker into the mark v and the two speakers have audio. These are stereo speakers. Should not the k2 have audio coming from both speakers? john ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3
Did I miss something here about the K3? You guys are talking about the K3 and there will Never be a K3 guys! 73s john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3
The name here is Carnac. - Original Message - From: Geoffrey Gallaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:20 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Never *ever*? Who are you who is so wise in the way of telling the future? :) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2
The BEST way to determine if the AutoNotch DSP is running correctly, and I sure it is, is to go to the 40 meter band when all those SW Broadcast Stations are transmitting and then engage the feature. You should hear no heterodynes. 73s john-n3drk Le 05-10-09 à 08:31, Rolf a écrit : Hi, I have built the KDSP2 module and installed it into my K2. In the Denoiser Menu I can hear a distinct differens between nr 99 71 and nr 00 71 and also when changing the decay value. But in the Autonotch Menu I can't notice any difference in the audio regardless of the settings of Beta and/or decay. Do I have a problem here with module? 73 Rolf SM0YQC K2 #4979 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 3 element beam
Well said Eric. Lots to think about for everyone. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: EricJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'mc' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 5:55 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 3 element beam That goes for ANY power level, not just milliwatting. The gain of a beam can often (not always) squirt more power where you need it to go than a vertical. Sometimes the low take-off angle of a GOOD vertical can trump a beam, though. I have only one problem using a beam...one I can live with. Hi. Many QRP receivers are very hot with low noise. That coupled with my TH7DX at 60' means I can hear a lot of stations that would never be able to hear me. A beam gives you gain on both receive and transmit, but a 100 mW output signal effectively doubled or even quadrupled with a beam is still a pretty puny signal for the guy at the other end. But you never know. I have two rules: 1. Never tell them up front you are QRP. It's an ancient Black Magic incantation that makes people deaf. 2. Call every station you want to talk to regardless of the S-meter. The worst that can happen is they won't come back to you. I can't tell you how many QSOs I've had with 100 watters who were S3 to me and (because of Rule 1) I was S5 or greater to them with 5 watts or less. I might add a 3rd rule, but at the risk of stepping on some toes: 3. Stay away from QRP frequencies unless you are rock-bound. You will find a lot more activity and hams willing to dig deep for weak signals on the FISTS frequencies and the low end of the band of choice. FISTS guys even seem to be immune to the QRP Deafness Curse. Anyway, a beam is a great QRP accessory. Any time you have an opportunity to throw more metal higher in the sky, it can be worthwhile. BTW, I hope you are going to report back with your ham experiences aboard the boat. I was thinking that many of the recommendations you received for antennas ignore the fact that you are actually at sea. Many of the recommendations are going to fold right up in those conditions, though they would work fine in most portable conditions. Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mc Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 11:17 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 3 element beam has anyone read the article at ARRL on qrp, recommendations to use a 3 element beam for milliwatt transmission instead of vertical ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K7C
I disagree. If a person is calling on the dx stations frequency no one should say UP. I listened to one guy yesterday from Europe and he nominated himself to be the DX COP for 2 hours. This guys job was to tell others UP. For Two Entire Hours! He was not even calling the K7C, just telling others UP and sometimes how much UP. One person asked if the K7C was listening UP or DOWN and this moron started a conversation with him. These hams today do not know how to listen and turn the vfo knob. Ham radio is not that difficult. We do not need people like this. It is bad enough when a person who makes the ole vfo mistake but to listen to the dx cops who consistantly xmit on the dx frequency need to really observe the harm they actually cause. I for one had made that mistake by using the wrong vfo but to have 4 people telling me up makes it much worse. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: J F [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 7:59 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K7C Something to keep in mind, the MAJORITY of major DXpeditions work split 1 to 5 kHz up. If K7C has made any mistakes, it's probably working simplex a few times when things were quiet. Folks in Az to the Pacific coast generally will hear them sooner and louder, but it does not mean that they are having reciprocal propagation. They may be swamped by JAs and hardly hearing a W7 with 5 elements and 2KW. The worst problems are folks calling others lids OTA on top of the DX. What's the point of that? UP sometimes helps, even veterans (who, like me from time to time, have hit RIT instead of XIT or switched out the 2nd VFO). Stuff happens... Patience pays! Don't give up, look for better opportunities... 73, Julius n2wn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Maple Island 2005 - Story, Photos Log.
Cool! Thanks for sharing that with the group. Nice pics, many contacts in the log, nice antenna info. Sure bet you guys had a fun time. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: Martin Gillen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 6:55 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Maple Island 2005 - Story, Photos Log. Hi. VA3QV and VA3SIE activated Maple Island (C.I.S.A #ON277) on Sunday 25th September. We contacted 68 amateurs in 3 countries using QRP to the field equipment. Our website contains photographs, story and our log. http://www.sunim.plus.com/maple/index.html Thanks to anyone who contacted us, we had a real fun day!! Martin. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ How much free photo storage do you get? Store your holiday snaps for FREE with Yahoo! Photos http://uk.photos.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 33.25ft vertical with KXAT1 - Why did it work?
No reason for any forgiveness. We are all learners. I am awaiting an answer to this good post also. john-n3drk - Original Message - From: Martin Gillen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:27 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 33.25ft vertical with KXAT1 - Why did it work? Hi. I was trying to build a field portable quick to install antenna and I really liked what I read about an end fed halfwave having a very low angle of radiation and only requiring a very short counterpoise however I remembered that the KXAT1 manual stated not to use lengths near a halfwave as they would be outside the matching range. So... I decided that I would cut an antenna to 33ft (20m halfwave), and then I would cut it back a foot at a time until the KXAT1 found a match. I started at 33.25ft vertical but I did leave a pair of 18.5ft counterpoise wires running at about 2 feet above the ground connected to the ground terminal. I tuned up and ... 1.2:1 match on 20m! I then proceeded to work KF6GC with 2W (almost 4000km) in the middle of a K Index = 8 solar storm! So I know the antenna worked well. I modelled it in EZNEC and the impedance at the base of that antenna should have been 970 + j 1700 ohms, so I am surprised that the KXAT1 was able to match it. Any comments? Was it because I left the counterpoises connected that it worked so well? If I remove the counterpoises in the NEC model the impedance increases and becomes inductive to 1456 - j 1819 ohms. Comments? PS. I am only learning in this stuff so forgive any overly simplistic analysis!! Thanks, Martin. VA3SIE. ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Apology
No apology necessary from this end. I was getting tired of it myself. There are other reflectors which are discussing this like [EMAIL PROTECTED] but I guess Eric is on vacation or something. 73s to all and everyone enjoy. n3drk-john - Original Message - From: C Dwight Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 4:49 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Apology Gentlemen, I apologize for making the statement that the thread on CW be stopped. I am in violation of Rule 5 and my intent was only to suggest that I was interested in the technical subjects. Again accept my sincere apologies. 73, Dwight W4IJY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] test- do not open
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[Elecraft] K2 speaker
Has anyone had a problem with their K2 speaker? Mine sounds like something is loose whenever I listen to cw at around 60% volume, like something vibrating. I opened the rig up and everything is very secure so I am wondering if it is the speaker. john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Knightlites Team win ARCI Championship
This afternoon I received in the mail a certificate. N4HAY-Dick, AB4PP-John Paul, and myself N3DRK-John entered the Amateur Radio Club International (ARCI) 2005 Spring QSO Party Team Championship. We are members of the Knightlites QRP Club. We took First Place using our K2's. Not bad for operating time of around 4 hours. john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 14, Issue 4
Do a search for Connecticut Solar. I purchased a couple of panels from them. You will also need a controller. Best of Luck. john-n3drk - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 4:01 AM Subject: Elecraft Digest, Vol 14, Issue 4 Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Elecraft digest... Today's Topics: 1. RE: K2/100 Power Requirements (Thomas Beltran) 2. Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 14, Issue 3 -- Transverter Sequencer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 20:06:57 -0700 From: Thomas Beltran [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2/100 Power Requirements To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Actually, I had a question that is in a similar vein. I bought a buddipole, and plan on taking my K2/100 camping. I began to research batteries, such as gell cell and glass matt batteries, and solar charging. My guess is that I might operate about 4 to 5 hours per day, running up to the full gallon. Operating modes would be SSB, CW and while my laptop batteries held up, PSK. I also plan on being out in the woods for probably a week at a time. There is so much on the web, I just cannot separate out what would work, from overkill. In spite of reading several treatises, I still am not sure whether I would want a gell cell or a glass matt battery. My question (finally) - I'd like to hear from people on the list who have a battery/solar recharging system that works well and will run the K2/100 for the 4 to 5 hours per day, listing the components he or she is using. Given the size and weight of batteries, I had hoped to use a 36 Ah battery, and then recharge it with solar power. But it seems that these batteries charge rather slowly, and that might not be possible. For example, I think it is powerportstore.com that has a 1.2 amp flexible solar panel recharger that puts out approximately 5.6 - 7 Ah per day. The solar panel is about $ 500.00.The general size/weight and price is ok, but it doesn't appear that such output would be sufficient to fully recharge a big battery. I think I'd rather duplicate what has worked for someone else, than try to reinvent the wheel.Thanks in advance. Tom W6EIJ -- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 23:14:11 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 14, Issue 3 -- Transverter Sequencer To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I am working on a keying scheme/sequencer that will work with several different model radios, and also function to safely provide excitation drive and over-drive protection. It is not oriented toward the Elecraft radios but, I am keeping them in mind as well. Let me know if you donâ?Tt find a more specific answer! -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must be a subscriber to post. Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 14, Issue 4 *** ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] question on part
The male connector for the dc supply on the back of the K2 mates with the dc power jack. In the manual it states this is a 2.1mm male connector. What are the inside and outer dimensions? john ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] question on archives
I would like to find posts on the reflector such as tweaking the K2 but I sure would hate to open up every month for the past 4 years. Is there a summary or index somewhere? Sure would be nice if the archive had a search engine. 73s john-n3drk - If it isn't CW, then its CB! 73s n3drk-john - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] question on archives
Glad to know that Eric and Thank You for the info. 73s john-n3drk - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: n3drk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] question on archives Sounds like you are looking at the qth.net Elecraft archive. We have two different archives. The one on qth.net is -not- searchable. The one on ac6rm.net is more advanced and -is- searchable by keyword. It also displays each day of postings by subject in a web format for easy daily scanning. Both can be reached by links from the email list page on our web site at: http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html 73, Eric === n3drk wrote: I would like to find posts on the reflector such as tweaking the K2 but I sure would hate to open up every month for the past 4 years. Is there a summary or index somewhere? Sure would be nice if the archive had a search engine. 73s john-n3drk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
